Structure: frame and membersRecall 97V-088 · 1996 Taylor Made Ambulance
TAYLOR MADE AMBULANCES recall 97V-088 covers 12 1996 Taylor Made Ambulance for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES BUILT TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ON A FREIGHTLINER FL-60 CHASSIS. THE REAR CHASSIS FRAME RAIL CRACKS BEHIND THE REAR AXLE.
The risk
THE FRAME RAIL CAN CRACK INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
THE CITY OF AUSTIN WILL ARRANGE TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF WELDING CLOSED A HOLE IN THE TOP FRAME FLANGE AND ADD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CENTER OF THE AFFECTED AREA.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:THE CITY OF AUSTIN HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN.NOTE:THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S SPECIFICATIONS AND ALL VEHICLES ARE LOCATED IN AUSTIN AND WILL BE REMEDIED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.